New & Next: Meet R&B Singer Elijah Blake, Watch Him Perform 'X.O.X'

Few new artists can boast having penned a Grammy-winning song even before releasing their own solo debut. Singer/ songwriter Elijah Blake is one such emerging star after writing “Climax” for Usher—the song won in the “Best R&B Performance” category.

Asked to describe his music, the 22-year-old says, “Elijah Blake is soul, he’s honestly, he’s truth, he’s experimental and most importantly, he’s growing.” Watch the RocNation (Jay-Z) signee sing his debut single “X.O.X. and let us know what you think.